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Navigating the Invisible Labyrinth: The Secrets of the Silent Leaders

December 11, 2024 by Colin Gautrey

Every organisation houses an invisible labyrinth, a maze of influence, trust, and unspoken agreements. To navigate this successfully is to master the art of political capital.

 It’s less about the titles you hold and more about the hands you shake and the promises you keep. 

Silent leaders don’t just climb the hierarchy; they weave through this labyrinth with finesse. 

They understand that true power isn’t just about leading; it’s about listening, aligning, and ensuring mutual victories. 

By charting this unseen map, they exert influence in ways that shape destinies, often without a word.

 

Read: Building Political Capital (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

 


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